Joan Fortier McCormick

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Nov 29, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Joan Fortier McCormick, 91, passed Nov. 20, 2013, at Thorne Care Center, Wesley Towers. She was born in Sulpher, Okla., March 19, 1922, on her father's birthday to Joseph and Hazel Mae Williamson Fortier. Joan grew up in Hutchinson attending St. Teresa's Catholic School and then Liberty Jr. High and graduated from Hutchinson High School, during which time she was a cheerleader. Even during her last months, she could recite the Allagaroo cheer. She was trained from the age of 4 years old to perform on stage, mostly dancing and during the summers of her high school years, she traveled with the Wallace Bruce Players dancing with her long time partner, Bryce.

Joan lived in various locations then settled back in Hutchinson, her childhood hometown in the summer of 1954 with her two children. She became a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She was very active in the Hutchinson Theater Guild (aka Prairie Players). On Dec. 1, 1962, Joan married Dr. L.L. (Mac) McCormick, combining their two families into one. She was very active in various Hutchinson organizations including Carey Park Women's Golf Association, Prairie Dunes, etc. and their homes were always filled with guests. They retired to Hot Springs Village, Ark. Mac passed away May 6, 2011. Joan then moved back to her hometown of Hutchinson.

Joan will be remembered for her glowing smile, stage performances, outgoing personality and independent spirit.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Wesley Towers Chapel, with Pastor Dixie Junk presiding. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospitals for Children, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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